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Prom night
It cannot be easy to be my child. I am not the mother that many of my amazing mom friends are; the…
Supervised consumption sites
The opioid crisis is devastating communities and families across Canada, affecting all ages and…
Let’s break a deal
When is a deal not a deal? Apparently, and sadly, when you sign it with the Ontario government, or…
Area newspapers documented D-Day impact at home, abroad
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In Fergus, the D-Day invasion “provided much excitement and upset the…
Ku Klux Klan was operating in Guelph in 1926
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Rolling Stones
Surely this is a divine sign that my rock ’n’ roll dreams are coming true. The Rolling Stones…
Good news? Stay tuned
With what seems like a never-ending flow of disturbing provincial, national and international news…
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Everyone has bad days. When I vent to the Carpenter about life’s challenges, it is a total…
Part 2: Banting’s fame brought no joy to Elora family
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Dr. Frederick Banting’s Elora connection: Part 1
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Business advice
It’s refreshing to see municipalities respond to problems, especially when it comes to…
Earworm
The term earworm describes a catchy song or tune that runs continually through a person’s mind. …
Mapleton, Wellington North happenings in 1927, 1952
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Burritos for everyone!
It has happened. BarBurrito is now open! For those of you who have read this column before,…